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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.52, 145.54 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.52, 145.54 and 95.44 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.52 : 145.54 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.52/145.54 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.52x = 145.54 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.52x = 13,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,890.34/96.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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